A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9946871 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 116654779 epoch_slot_no: 273979 block_no: 9946694 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 72902 time: 2024-02-18 01:51:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83a979fda858884e652940712eefe6cf56b11c55ef64c312ff241e745ebae235Block Operator
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